Steve Davis fights back tears as snooker legends pay tribute to iconic commentator John Virgo at the Crucible ○
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A one minute's applause was held before the opening session of this year's World Snooker Championships in honour of Virgo, who died in February at the age of 79.
The Crucible holds tribute to former player and commentator John Virgo ⊕
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World Championship venue has a minute’s applause
Voice of snooker died in February aged 79
A minute’s applause was paid in tribute to John Virgo, who died in February aged 79, as the World Snooker Cham…
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Snooker greats including Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis and Jimmy White say farewell to John Virgo at memorial service to giant of the game after his death aged 79 ⊖
Virgo's widow Rosie Ries was also among those congregating at Sheffield Cathedral, along with other snooker pros such as Ken Doherty, John Higgins and Cliff Thorburn.
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Snooker legend John Virgo's heartbroken widow says she 'can't imagine life without him' and pair were just days away from celebrating their wedding anniversary ○
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Salford-born snooker star John Virgo married his third wife Rosie Ries in 2009 and the couple had been living in Mijas Costa in Malaga after moving from Surrey to Spain in 2020.
The wife who saved John Virgo from his gambling addiction: How legendary snooker star's third spouse got him back on track after hitting rock bottom ⊕
At the height of his fame, the legendary player and broadcaster was secretly spiralling into a £200,000 gambling addiction that cost him two marriages and his family home.
Comedian Jim Davidson pays tribute to 'great bloke' John Virgo and says they were 'mates until the end' as he leads praise of Big Break snooker legend following his death at the age of 79 ⊕⊕
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Jim Davidson co-hosted the BBC's snooker programme 'Big Break' between 1991 and 2002 alongside John Virgo for over 200 episodes and said he brought 'so much joy' to people around him.
John Virgo's cause of death is revealed as tributes pour in for snooker legend ⊖
The cause of death of snooker great John Virgo has been revealed after he passed away at the age of 79.
Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV ⊕⊕
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
How BBC's 'voice of snooker' John Virgo lost his home after £200,000 gambling habit: Big Break star entertained millions with his 'where's the cue ball going?' catchphrase - but was battling demons off-screen ○
The snooker great and trick shot specialist, who has died aged 79, was open in recent years about his struggles before Big Break provided a lucky and redemptive break.
John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79 ⊕
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Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long career but was perhaps best known for his TV work
Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced.
Virgo,…